Most of us only think about the Census once a decade, usually when the form lands and we’re busy getting on with life. But right now, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) is deciding what topics will – and won’t – be counted in the 2031 Census for England and
If you were hoping your military liability ended the moment you handed in your ID card, you may want to sit down. The Government has announced plans to raise the maximum age at which some former service personnel can be recalled in a crisis, from 55 to 65, as part
Erskine has opened a new veterans activity centre in Forres in the north of Scotland and, by the look of the early uptake, it’s landed exactly where it needs to. Based in the former Victoria Hotel on Tytler Street, the Erskine Veterans Activity Centre North is a proper, purpose-
For many of us who’ve served, or who support those who have, donating to a veterans’ charity feels like a moral duty — a small way to honour service and help those who’ve struggled since leaving the forces. But recent events surrounding We R Blighty, a community interest company
Two visually impaired veterans are set to march in the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph in London this Sunday – fulfilling a lifelong dream they thought had passed them by when they lost their sight. The proud pair, both supported by Sight Scotland Veterans and regulars at the charity’s
Each November, the heart of London falls silent. Along Whitehall, medals catch the low autumn light, poppies flutter against dark coats, and the echo of a single bugle marks the start of the two-minute silence. For those who have served, Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph is more than ceremony
* The Way That Life Goes On is a new poetry collection by 102-year-old RAF veteran Eddie Habberley * Eddie flew Spitfires during the Second World War * His 36 poems explore themes of flight, love, loss, nature and reflection * Printed by Solopress as a 60-page, square-format Perfect Bound
Today, a 74-year-old former paratrooper known only as Soldier F was found not guilty on all charges connected to the events of Bloody Sunday in 1972. The verdict, delivered at Belfast Crown Court, brings to an end one of the most controversial and drawn-out prosecutions faced by
Alex served in the Royal Military Police for 15 years, deploying twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan, where she bravely supported her team through some of the most challenging operations. In 2009, at just 26, she was caught in a blast while deployed overseas. Though she survived without visible
This year, the rail industry is rolling out a meaningful gesture of respect and support; free train travel for veterans and serving members of the Armed Forces attending Remembrance events. What’s on Offer On Sunday 9 November, veterans and uniformed personnel can travel free of charge across Great Britain
War doesn’t end when the guns fall silent. For thousands of Ukrainian servicemen and women, the battle has simply changed shape — shifting from the front line to the far more complex terrain of everyday life. Unbroken: Voices of Veterans and Their Partners is a powerful new documentary created by
A British Army veteran has revealed how he’s lived for more than 60 years with shrapnel embedded in his brain — after surviving a brutal ambush during active service on the Yemen border in the 1960s. Colin, now 82, was just 21 when his unit came under heavy fire in
Erskine Veterans Charity, Scotland’s leading veterans charity, has appointed decorated RAF veteran, Roy Geddes MC, as Regional Manager for its Veterans Activity Centres (EVACs) across Scotland. Roy, 55, brings distinguished service experience and community leadership to the role. He was awarded the Military Cross for bravery and leadership under
A forward-thinking telecoms business looks set to raise thousands of pounds for a West Yorkshire charity dedicated to helping veterans. National telecoms company UKPS Communications has befriended Huddersfield-based Tommy’s Voice and selected it as its chosen charity for the next two years. It has brought out a
The veteran community has a new voice in government. Louise Sandher-Jones MP has been appointed Minister for Veterans and People, taking over the role in early September 2025. With her military background and first-hand experience of service life, she steps into a portfolio that carries weight, expectation, and
Commando-turned-survivalist Steven Kelly has swapped the British Army for bushcraft, emerging from 23 years in uniform to brave reality TV in the buff and launch a one-of-a-kind outdoor adventure business. In a light-hearted, adventurous twist on the usual resettlement story, this 29 Commando Regiment